SACRED CHANT IS PRAISE AND PRAYER

SACRED CHANT IS PRAISE AND PRAYER

“Singing is for one who loves”, "He who sings well prays twice”

The famous phrases of St. Augustine (4-5th century) remind us that sacred music is much more than just a musical expression: not to sing, to sing little and without enthusiasm, singing without orientation to the sacred, is at the same time an indicia and a cause of liturgical celebrations in which there is less quality in prayer.

It is certainly essential to consider the prayer dimension of sacred singing, and therefore to require, out of respect for it, that for the liturgy, proper musical training is provided, and outmost care is given to it by the clergy, by liturgical operators and by the congregation of the faithful.

Similarly, it is important that professional musicians which serve the liturgy are aware of the dimension and destination of sacred music.